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Monetization
E-commerce sellers and major brands like Ikea are rapidly monetizing the viral story of Punch, a Japanese macaque, proving the speed of the modern meme-to-market cycle....
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Crypto
Despite the emergence of high-speed blockchains, institutional investors remain loyal to Ethereum due to its unmatched liquidity depth and stablecoin dominance, according to ETHGas CEO Kevin Lepsoe....
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Banks
Allica Bank secures $155 million in Series D funding, achieving a $1.2 billion valuation to expand AI-driven lending for SMEs....
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Finance
Block CEO Jack Dorsey announced a drastic 40% workforce reduction, cutting over 4,000 jobs from more than 10,000 to under 6,000, explicitly attributing the move to AI-driven efficiency gains. In a detailed 600-word X post, he justified the decision as a proactive shift to smaller teams empowered by intelligence tools....
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Crypto
US spot Bitcoin ETFs record significant outflows amid market volatility, while Japanese firm Metaplanet firmly denies accusations regarding its Bitcoin trade disclosures....
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Banks
The divide between sustainable FinTech giants and struggling apps is defined by bank charters. SoFi and Square show why owning the regulatory stack is the key to profitability....
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Finance
Robinhood unveils a $1 billion closed-end fund designed to give everyday investors rare access to private tech giants like SpaceX and Databricks before they go public....
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Business
A new analysis by Silicon Valley Bank highlights a significant contraction in the number of active VC-backed startups across major US tech hubs since 2022....
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Monetization
Major e-commerce players see immediate stock gains as the Supreme Court blocks aggressive tariff measures, signaling relief for global digital supply chains....
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Crypto
CME Group will enable 24/7 trading for its cryptocurrency futures and options contracts starting May 29, 2026, pending regulatory approval. This move meets surging institutional demand, allowing traders to manage bitcoin, ether, SOL, and XRP exposure around the clock on the CME Globex platform....
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Finance
Badge, the operating platform for mobile wallets, has raised $17.1 million in a new funding round backed by Stripe and other investors. The capital fuels the San Francisco startup's mission to transform how enterprises engage customers through Apple, Google, and Samsung Wallets....
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Business
Palantir Technologies relocated its headquarters from Denver to Miami this week, joining a wave of tech and finance leaders fleeing California. The move reflects a broader shift toward Republican-led states with lower taxes—but Miami's tech ecosystem remains fundamentally different from Silicon Valley....
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Crypto
StarkWare has integrated EY's Nightfall zero-knowledge privacy protocol into Starknet, enabling institutions to execute confidential B2B payments, treasury management, and DeFi transactions on public Ethereum infrastructure while maintaining regulatory compliance....
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Crypto
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) led the CoinDesk 20 index lower with a 2.2% drop, yet holds firm above $450 amid broader market declines, showcasing mining profitability and scalability advantages....
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Finance
Hong Kong's SFC has approved Victory Fintech as the first new crypto trading platform since June 2025, signaling a regulatory thaw in the city's virtual asset sector....
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Business
Silicon Valley Bank forecasts 2026 as the pivotal year when cryptocurrencies evolve from speculative assets to core financial infrastructure, driven by regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and explosive M&A activity....
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Monetization
Wall Street forecasts over 40% upside for Alibaba (BABA) stock in 2026, driven by cloud and AI growth, even as core e-commerce faces margin squeezes in China....
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Crypto
Steve Kurz of Galaxy Digital predicts a 'Great Convergence' where crypto integrates deeply with traditional finance, driving long-term gains despite recent price dips....
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Crypto
Trump Media & Technology Group has filed with the SEC for two cryptocurrency ETFs tracking Bitcoin, Ether, and Cronos, partnering with Crypto.com for custody and liquidity....
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Crypto
Converting Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) to Fantom (FTM) is straightforward using trusted exchanges. This guide covers steps, rates, and platforms for efficient swaps....
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Crypto
JPMorgan reduced its Coinbase price target following weak fourth-quarter earnings, but maintained an overweight rating, citing confidence in the exchange's long-term strategy despite near-term crypto market headwinds....
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